Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
Additional plans to reduce plastic packaging announced by Princes
The food and beverages group Princes is set to remove 900 tonnes of plastic from product packaging across a range
IVK members express concern over production shutdowns and increasing prices for customers
IVK Europe e.V., which represents European companies that produce PVC films, sheets, and coated fabrics, released a statement warning
Polymer Comply Europe warns of ‘devastating’ surcharges for plastics convertors
Polymer Comply Europe (PCE), which provides advice on EU legislation to members of the plastics industry, has released a statement
The path to a zero-waste future
Across the globe, two billion tonnes of waste are generated annually, according to The World Bank. Earlier this year, Avery
Recyclable pouch for therapeutic pet food developed by Coveris
Coveris has partnered with the French pet food manufacturer, Demavic, to launch its range of new therapeutic pet kibble in
Smithers predict world packaging demand to surpass $1 trillion in 2021
A study released by Smithers suggests that the global packaging industry has returned to solid growth following the challenges of
Achieving higher recycling rates: could the Mass-Balance approach be the solution?
In a new position paper from Chemical Recycling Europe, the organisation argues that Mass-Balance is “essential” for achieving higher
‘UK first’ antibacterial, recycled and recyclable refuse sack launched by Cedo
Cedo’s Good Karma refuse sacks are reportedly made from 100% recycled plastic with incorporated antimicrobial technology. The sacks are
EuPC declares industry concern over inconsistent implementation of single-use plastic laws
The EuPC, which represents European plastic convertors, says the industry is “very concerned” that not all EU member states have
Low-density polyolefin sleeve from CCL offers recycling boost for PP dairy cups
CCL introduces a low-density polyolefin sleeve for PP dairy cups as part of its EcoFloat portfolio, which it says
Two opposing views on the French plastic packaging ban
Depending on who you ask, France’s impending ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables is either a watershed
New study shows benefits of bio-digestible barrier coatings
A new study commissioned by DS Smith and Aquapak shows that bio-digestible barrier coatings can increase paper recycling rates